PEPPER PIKE, Ohio -- They are not your typical rockers nor do
they play typical instruments. Think
Blue Man Group or the show Stomp and you are getting closer.

Each week, eight students from the Orange
School District's Brady Middle School get together after school to
practice. What they bring with them is
just about any household item from their homes: pots and pans, buckets, trash
cans, brooms, even soda cans. And then
they make music.

Sam Littlejohn, 14, of Pepper Pike said, "I thought
it would be cool to make music but do it using something different than a
guitar or piano. This is definitely
different, playing buckets or a pan."

The group, which touts itself as a Drum Club, came together
in 2013 when two students approached counselor Scott Face with the idea. Now this band with a beat is performing in
public including an appearance as the opening act at Rock Off – a showcase of
musical talent sponsored by the Orange Education and Recreation Department
which took place on April 12.

Local woman
celebrates 100: Happy Birthday to Cornelia Sumpter of Pepper Pike, who turns
100 on April 25. Born in Harbor,
Ind., Cornelia was the only child to parents who had immigrated
from Romania. She went to business
school at the University of Pittsburgh and eventually made her way to Cleveland in
1958 with her husband, Kenneth, and two children.

Cornelia Sumpter turns 100 on April 25 Karen Erlenbach photo

They lived in Warrensville Heights, where Cornelia was active
in the PTA and regularly worked the polls on Election Day. After her children were grown, Cornelia
started working with her husband for Associated Estates, helping to lease apartments
in several Northeast Ohio cities.

Cornelia now lives with her daughter, Karen Erlenbach, who
said, "My mom loved to travel and play bridge.
She walked two miles a day with her dog and I think that is what kept
her youthful and in good physical health.
Even now, she is pretty social."

Karen is planning a special celebration
where Cornelia's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be in
attendance.

Orange Village road
construction alert: Starting April 21, Brainard Road will be closed to northbound traffic
between Miles and Emery roads. Northbound Brainard traffic will be routed from
Miles Road to Lander and then to Emery Road. The project is expected to be
completed in two weeks, weather dependent.

Health
Screenings at Orange Senior Center: Seniors can spring into wellness with
free health screenings on April 25. There will be screenings for cholesterol,
blood pressure, hearing, glucose, memory, body mass index, and more. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
and also includes a presentation at 10:30 a.m. on the latest advancements in cataract
and glaucoma procedures. Contact Orange
Community Education and Recreation at 216-831-8601, ext. 5700 for more
information.

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